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Python Python Basics Functions and Looping Create a Function

Posted by William Paterson
William Paterson
3,331 Points

Create a function named square. It should define a single parameter named number. In the body of the function, return

squaring.py 
def square(number): 
   return (5*5)

3 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

This code always returns 25 (5*5), but it should return the square of the "number" passed as an argument instead.

Sean Layton
Sean Layton
1,722 Points
Sean Layton
Sean Layton
1,722 Points 
def square(number): 
   return (number*number)
Filip GrÄ…z
Filip GrÄ…z
282 Points
Filip GrÄ…z
Filip GrÄ…z
282 Points

Hi

I have problem with second task, please tell me what is wrong with my code?

def square(number): value = (number * number) return(value)

result = square(3) 
print(result)
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

It's impossible to be sure with unformatted code, but I'd guess you have an indentation issue.

Also, never post a question as an "answer" to another one — always start a new, fresh question.

And when posting code, be sure to format it using the instructions from the Markdown Cheatsheet found below the "Add an Answer" area :arrow_heading_down:   Or watch this video.